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Originally posted by papillon:
I don't think of it as an animal nature; I would be put off by a catgirl who acted in an extremely animalistic way. I more think of it as 'exotic appearance'. Like, say, elves. Or fairies.
I'd have to agree with papillon here. I think of cat-girls mostly as anime symbols of cuteness and innocence. I don't really compare them to or think of them as cats at all.
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Originally posted by perigee:
It's like those who enjoy rape scenes, but only if they're fantasies. What part of their brain says "Oh boy, a chance to dominate, humiliate and hurt women! Good thing it's not real!" But that's another discussion we've hashed over many times, too.
I dislike rape, but I do find a fantasy (in-game) more acceptable than the actuality (in-game). One is thought, and the other is action that has consequences. I can't identify with any character that knowingly and premeditatively carries out rape...it would ruin any sympathy I had for him. A fantasy, however, would be alright in the correct context.
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Yeah, but we discussed the incest issue at length as recently as the Gibo discussion last June. If I may quote myself from that one
What's wrong with renewing the discussion? Besides, the Gibo thread only really discusses the cousin issue, rather than the actual morality of incest in general.
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Originally posted by Daiji:
The loop-hole is there because the rule is a silly one. Taboo, forbidden fruit; it is enjoyable. But society is a bit screwed up in my opinion. If you don''t wqant to pass on deffective genes then don't have children, use a condom.
I agree; I like the angst the taboo brings about. Interesting as well is the relationship adjustment that occurs in going from sibling to something more. That's another one of the elements of Kana that I loved. In general, I find that relationships between characters who've known each other for a long time tend to be more romantic and intimate than relationships between characters who've only known each other for a short time. Yeah, I'm a sucker for the "childhood friend" stereotype. [img]http://princess.cybrmall.net/ubb/tongue.gif[/img]
Then again, if the taboo didn't exist, that would take much of the fun out of the whole brother/sister thing. [img]http://princess.cybrmall.net/ubb/tongue.gif[/img]
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I know about Three sisters sporting a chance where you could sleep with a fifteen year old and in Fatal Relations You could screw around with what looked like a twelve year old...
That was before Sofurin implemented the "under 18" rule, remember?
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Originally posted by SCDawg:
Can you justify such actions or rather how would you if you ever felt them and were involved in such a situation with a non-blood related sister? Just curious.
Heh, what I say can differ quite dramatically from what I do. [img]http://princess.cybrmall.net/ubb/tongue.gif[/img] For example, I'm quite open about things here on these boards, but I take painstaking measures to prevent other people from discovering this hobby of mine. I haven't even told my closest friends, though they might be able to guess by now (the question of "what the hell is a hentai game" came up in anime club the other day, and I carefully explained the concept of an ADV, all the while affecting only a casual interest and attributing my knowledge to second-hand sources). Eventually I'm sure people will figure out that I know more than I really should, if they haven't already. [img]http://princess.cybrmall.net/ubb/wink.gif[/img] My tastes in anime may give me away as well. [img]http://princess.cybrmall.net/ubb/redface.gif[/img] But it sure won't keep me from trying the dodge the issue. Once I've played Hourglass of Summer (and hopefully decided it's good), I might try to introduce two of my anime buddies to the genre with it. If they like it...then I'll try Kana, mentioning the H-scenes while downplaying them at the same time.
Anyway...theoretically I'd justify "incest" between non-blood relations with the genetics argument I began with. I don't believe in "boundaries of trust" being broken like papillon does. Being personally presented with the problem would be a different story. That's a whole different can of worms. It's all fine and dandy if both I and she are okay with it...but no one likes to be ostracized. As much of a "stand out and be different" type as I am, I don't know if I'd have the guts to openly declare a relationship like that to family and friends. That's a life-altering affair that, once undertaken, can never be erased. I suppose it would depend on the strength and nature of the relationship. It would take quite a bit to make me risk the security and stability of the known present for an unfamiliar and ominous future.
[This message has been edited by Dark_Shiki (edited 11-03-2004).]